Bits and Borders

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#200: Kristin Smith on Why Boring Is Better For U.S. Crypto Policy

September 23, 2026

Kristin Smith is President of the Solana Policy Institute. She joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss why the Clarity Act stalled in the US Senate. Kristin explains how the politics around President Trump, opposition from the banking lobby and a shifting Democratic electorate derailed the bill, and why she believes the industry still came out ahead as the SEC and CFTC move to write rules on their own. They also discuss the risk of a political backlash and crypto's shift toward financial infr...

#199: Digital ID for the Post-Quantum Age with Blerify's Marcos Allende

September 16, 2026

Marcos Allende is CEO and co-founder of Blerify. He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss why AI is making passwords, selfie checks and passport scans obsolete as a way to prove identity online. Marcos explains how Blerify's identity wallets and blockchain-based trust registry allow digital IDs to be verified across borders, and why companies and governments need to adopt post-quantum cryptography now. The conversation also covers where quantum computing stands in 2026 and what it could unl...

#198: Loonie On-Chain: Canada's Digital Dollar with Didier Lavallee

September 11, 2026

Didier Lavallée is the CEO of Tetra Digital Group, the Canadian trust company behind CAD Digital (CADD), a Canadian dollar stablecoin that launched in May. He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss why Canada went so long without a usable domestic stablecoin, and how Tetra grew out of the QuadrigaCX collapse into the country's first qualified digital asset custodian. They get into the early demand for CADD in remittances, US trade flows and domestic settlement, and why the lack of real-time ...

51 Insights – What's next in digital assets, AI and markets. · High booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

How do I get in touch with Bits and Borders?

Bits and Borders is hosted by Aaron Stanley. Its publicly listed email is aaron@promenadeadvisory.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Bits and Borders?

The publicly listed email for Bits and Borders: aaron@promenadeadvisory.com.

How many listeners does Bits and Borders have?

Podseeker estimates Bits and Borders reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Bits and Borders?

Bits and Borders typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, founders, investors, and policy leaders with direct expertise in digital assets, blockchain, fintech, or related technology and financial infrastructure. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at relevant companies or industry organizations; Building or overseeing products and services in digital assets or fintech; Specialized expertise in crypto policy, investment, payments, or security. Recent guests include Kristin Smith, Marcos Allende, and Didier Lavallee.

How hard is it to get booked on Bits and Borders?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Bits and Borders cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Stablecoins, and Frontier Markets. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.